Is Gary Sheffield [Foil Test] #25 worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A Grade 9.5 Gary Sheffield [Foil Test] #25 brings $38.00 versus $10.89 raw — a $27.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
- Raw (NM)
- $10.89
- Grade 9.5
- $38.00
- PSA 9
- $34.99
- Gem premium
- 3.5×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — Grade 9.5 | $38.00 | +$2.11 | −$22.89 | −$123 |
| PSA 9 | $34.99 | −$0.90 | −$25.90 | −$126 |
Net = sale price − $10.89 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $35.74 | −$25.15 |
| 50% | $36.50 | −$24.39 |
| 75% | $37.25 | −$23.64 |
At the standard fee this submission does not break even at any realistic gem rate unless the miss lands above the 9 price.
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Grading Gary Sheffield [Foil Test] #25 — FAQ
Is Gary Sheffield [Foil Test] #25 worth grading?
A Grade 9.5 Gary Sheffield [Foil Test] #25 brings $38.00 versus $10.89 raw — a $27.11 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($34.99) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming.
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